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1 – At the “default” position 2 – Wedged behind the neck 3 – Wrapped over the fretboard

Most open chords can be played effectively with this thumb placement, as can single notes, riffs and chord shapes that occupy strings 4, 3, 2 and 1. In default position, you are supporting your fingers when they are, for the most part, up on the fingertips.